Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 4:36PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 1:36pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 436 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Beech Mountain, or near Beech Mountain In Avery County, moving
northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Banner Elk and Beech Mountain In Avery County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Avery
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov